Tensions might be brewing between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell after RCB skipped wishing him on his 36th birthday, October 14—raising eyebrows among fans. Maxwell, who had a challenging IPL 2024 season with just 52 runs in 10 matches, may be on RCB’s chopping block for IPL 2025.
Reports Hint at RCB’s Intent to Release Maxwell
Reports from Anandabazar Patrika suggest that RCB is considering releasing both Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis due to their recent performances relative to their price tags, with Maxwell drawing an INR 11 crore salary. RCB is reportedly inclined to reinvest in younger talent, adding weight to the speculation that Maxwell could re-enter the auction.
In a curious turn of events, RCB wished former players like Tillakaratne Dilshan and even rival Gautam Gambhir on social media while remaining silent on Maxwell, stirring up fan theories about his future with the team.
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Fan Buzz Over RCB’s Social Media Omission
Fans quickly caught on to RCB’s social media snub, sparking rumors of Maxwell’s potential departure. Interestingly, Punjab Kings, one of Maxwell’s former teams, took to Twitter to wish him, further fueling speculation.
With the IPL 2025 auction set for late November or early December, franchises have until October 31 to finalize their retention lists. RCB’s decision regarding Maxwell is sure to keep fans watching closely in the lead-up to the auction.